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New Faces on Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board

28 August 2013

The new chairperson, Mr Usman Ahmed and deputy chairperson, Mrs Penny Gill were elected onto the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board on Wednesday 21 August 2013. Read More

Two Western Cape Roads Closed After Heavy Rains

28 August 2013

The Franschoek Pass between Franschoek and Villiersdorp in the Western Cape was closed on the night of 28 August 2013 after a mudslide and a small rock fall. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Attend Briefing by General Riah Phiyega

27 August 2013

Premier of the Western Cape Helen Zille to attend briefing by national police commissioner on 27 August. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde Addresses African Ports Evolution

27 August 2013

Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development Tourism, addressed the African Ports Evolution 2013 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre Read More

Department of Agriculture Supports Goedgeloof Farm

27 August 2013

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Gerrit van Rensburg visited Goedgeloof Farm on Monday, 26 August, supporting the farm with R2.5 million. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Open Africa's Greenest Hotel

27 August 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde will officially open Africa’s greenest hotel, Hotel Verde, on Tuesday, 27 August 2013. Read More

WCED Prepares for "September Exams"

27 August 2013

Grade 12 learners will be writing their 2013 “September examinations” in the Western Cape next week. Read More

Recognising women, girls and disabled people during Women’s month

27 August 2013

The unique contribution of women, girls and disabled people to Western Cape communities was recognised during a provincial Women’s Month event at the N Otto Hall in Porterville on Saturday, 24 August 2013. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Speak at District Six Housing Handover

26 August 2013

On Saturday 24 August, Premier Helen Zille will attend and speak at a handover of housing units to 51 beneficiary claimants, as part of Phase 2 of the intergovernmental District Six restitution process. Premier Zille will join Minister of Rural... Read More

Western Cape Hosts One of Africa's Biggest Ports Conferences

26 August 2013

Western Cape will host Africa’s most influential conference on the expansion of the continent’s ports on Monday 26 August 2013. Read More

Hex River Valley Farm Worker of the Year Crowned

26 August 2013

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said the De Doorns regional round of the 2013 Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year Competition was a huge success. Read More

Minister Winde Crowns Provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards Winners

26 August 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde announced the Western Cape's winners, at the provincial awards ceremony on 23 August 2013 at the Westin Grand Hotel. Read More

Library and Museum Celebrate Porterville’s 150th Anniversary

26 August 2013

Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer visited the Porterville community library and the Jan Danckaert Museum on Friday, 23 August 2013. The visit coincided with the 150-year anniversary of this historic West Coast town. Read More

75-year Old Beneficiary to Receive House in Slangrivier Housing Project

26 August 2013

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over the final 10 houses of the completed 250-unit Slangrivier Housing Project near Heidelburg. Read More

Creating Cycling Opportunities at Porterville Festival

26 August 2013

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer joined development cyclists and members of the Porterville community in two mountain bike races on 23 and 24 August 2013. The visit coincided with the town's 150-year anniversary. Read More

Minister Mthethwa Offers No Policing Solutions to Gang Violence

23 August 2013

Statement by Western Cape Premier Helen Zille Read More

Singing the National Anthem With Pride

23 August 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is giving about 40 young artists from six districts in the Western Cape the opportunity to learn the national anthem. Read More

Rescue Staff Up for Great Honour

23 August 2013

Western Cape Government Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel have once again been named finalists in the Centrum Guardian Project 2013. Read More

Focus on Women, Girls and Disabled People in Sport

22 August 2013

The Provincial Women and Girls Committee Disability Sport Western Cape and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will jointly host a provincial Women’s Month event on Saturday 24 August 2013 in Porterville. Read More

Minister to Announce Western Cape Finalists for Tourism Awards

22 August 2013

The Western Cape’s best accommodation establishments will compete in the national Department of Tourism’s inaugural awards to recognise the country’s top players.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will announce the... Read More

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